I am the devil, I only know how to trade.

Yukino took a deep breath. No, she couldn't just think about the consequences right now; she had to find a way to help!

This is still local news there, and hasn't spread widely yet...

Wait, why is local news being pushed to me?

"Did you receive a notification about a top student going astray?" Yukino asked her colleague.

"What notification? I don't know." Her colleague was a little confused: "This notification is for FGO."

"It's nothing, just a news report." Yukino's hand trembled slightly.

She suddenly remembered what Luo Feng had said to her yesterday: "Yukino Yukinoshita, are you sure you want to do it your way?"

Did he know this would happen?

Was he deliberately keeping it from me that his shop could be in Hokkaido, Chiba, or even anywhere in the country?

She suddenly realized that her drowsiness last night might have been Luo Feng's doing.

What was his purpose in doing all this?

If there was still room for maneuver before, there is absolutely no room for maneuver now!

That girl was driven to the brink of despair in less than a morning.

She knew all too well just how much damage online criticism could inflict on a person.

If it was all Luo Feng's doing...

Yukino felt a chill run from her feet straight up to the top of her head.

Everything he did before was just to lower my guard. He did it on purpose, deliberately making me think he was kind so that I wouldn't think about many things.

But what is he after?

He clearly had the ability to force a deal, and he clearly had the ability to prevent me from interfering.

Could it be... that he needed an accomplice, and I ended up becoming one?

Even though she's only been with the company for a year, her mind works incredibly fast.

Unlike Sora Ginko, who knew nothing but shogi, she quickly discovered the cause and effect of the matter.

She gritted her teeth, picked up the phone, and called Luo Feng.

Even if I don't want to face him, I have to make this call!

"Hey."

Luo Feng's lazy voice came from the other end of the phone.

"You knew this would happen, didn't you? You were the one who pushed this news out, weren't you?"

"Of course I know. That girl was squatting outside the magazine office early in the morning, otherwise the news wouldn't have come out so quickly. You even bought the article for her. As for this push notification, I just wanted you to see your masterpiece."

"If you have a problem, come at me! She's just a child!" Yukino's hand holding the phone trembled.

This kind of public pressure is something not everyone can withstand!

"Think about it carefully. Aren't you the one who caused this result?"

Chapter 056 Reality

PS: In the previous chapter, there wasn't enough information about Yukino, so I couldn't intervene. When I called to question her, the response was to show her her masterpiece.

"How could it be me?" Yukino was stunned.

"I did ask you then, were you sure you wanted to do this?"

“You did ask,” Yukino said coldly. “But you’ve been trying to prevent me from asking her where her school is, haven’t you? Or rather, you told me from the beginning that I couldn’t use my phone, couldn’t leave my phone number or email address, just for this moment, right?”

"Smart, much smarter than that kid Yinzi."

"So, my mistake this time was due to insufficient information. If we had traded directly with you, her soul would already be yours, right? But with me, at least she still has some chance, to gamble on the conscience of the reporters and the media." Yukino Yukinoshita remained calm, unmoved by Luo Feng's words: "Are you trying to make me feel guilty? I'm sorry, I won't. I did what I had to do."

I've finally figured it out.

Upon hearing Luo Feng say that it was her own problem, Yukino completely understood what was going on.

"I know that she caused many unnecessary consequences because of my lack of information, but I will do my best to help and will not stand idly by."

"Interesting, keep it up!" Luo Feng's voice showed no sign of disappointment.

He was just testing Yukino's abilities and her composure.

I have to say, it's definitely more interesting than empty silver.

Sora Ginko has something to ask for, has significant flaws in her personality, and her relationship with Yaichi Kuzuryu also has major problems, so she's easy to seduce.

Yukino was calmer and more logical than Sora Ginko. She didn't regret what happened, nor did she give up or feel powerless to change the situation. She was still trying and thinking of ways to help.

She just wanted to confirm with Luo Feng whether he was the one who did it, and why he would do it, that's all.

After hanging up the phone, Yukino Yukinoshita took a deep breath, checked the phone number, and immediately called the other end to explain the situation.

They said they would try to handle it, but how can the authorities stop the media's momentum if they don't do their best?

Yukino knew this would happen, so she asked a colleague from that side for help, saying that she knew the girl and that she wasn't that kind of person.

The colleague was happy to help with such a small favor.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department receives visitors from all over the country, as Tokyo is the true center of power, and local officials cannot compare to those in Tokyo.

Moreover, many of these people have powerful connections and often help each other.

Even though Yukino's personality is somewhat cold and awkward, many people are still willing to do her a small favor, since the Yukinoshita family has now recovered.

Yukino's efforts weren't entirely in vain; at least the matter of Rio Miyaichi's mother being protected prevented from being reported out.

Rio Miyaichi does act impulsively. Yukino's idea is to plan before acting. She expected Rio Miyaichi to take action, but she didn't expect her to be so decisive. A coward who didn't even dare to resist before has amazing initiative.

Yukino quickly realized another problem: the courage Luo Feng gave her!

Courage, to put it nicely, is courage. When it is displayed by the protagonist, it is courage. But when it is displayed by some passers-by or supporting characters, it is just recklessness and stupidity.

Luo Feng simply enhanced her courage, but did not improve her strategy accordingly.

Just like Luo Feng can give a person precious beauty, but if he doesn't provide her with temperament, she may be pretty, but she lacks temperament and depth, and is just a shell suitable for a brothel.

He simply boosted the other person's courage, which is not a good thing...

…………

Rio Miyaichi was taken to the police station and questioned in detail about the whole incident, to which she told the truth.

There's not much Yukino can do. She can't influence the media there, nor can she get the authorities there to help her. All she can do is protect the mother and daughter first.

Within a single day, Rio Miyaichi truly experienced the power of authority and just how treacherous people can be.

“The photos those reporters received are real, but I was coerced into giving them! My mother is just an ordinary office worker, how could I possibly have the power to threaten Mihoko Haishi?” Rio Miyaichi said, her emotions running high in the interrogation room. “Those unscrupulous reporters just reported on things recklessly because they were paid to do so!”

"Ahem, Miss Miyaichi, do you have any evidence for this?" The middle-aged policeman gave a wry smile: "You can record it if you want..."

He had seen too many things like this. This little girl looked innocent, but the other party hadn't even used any resources, and she was already on the verge of collapse.

Police work based on evidence...

"I...no..." Rio Miyaichi stammered, "If it's really as they say, if they're really afraid of me, why would they all say I'm a bad person? Aren't they afraid of my revenge?"

"I understand the logic, but I have no evidence." The policeman shook his head.

“Yes, surveillance. At first, I was taken to some blind spots where there were no surveillance cameras, but there were cameras on the way there! There are also some on the street. These are all evidence, right?” Miyaichi Rio’s eyes lit up: “Fanzi took me there several times.”

Japan dislikes cameras infringing on privacy, but in order to reduce crime rates, they are still present in some public places.

“When they called from Tokyo, I checked for you, and it turns out… all those surveillance cameras have been repaired.” The middle-aged policeman gave a bitter laugh: “Not a single piece of your data was left.”

"How is this possible? Isn't it obvious enough?" Rio Miyaichi felt a little dizzy. "The phone number in Tokyo is..."

“My nephew asked me to take care of you, but you have no proof whatsoever, so I really can’t help you,” the middle-aged policeman said. “I can only help you stop those reporters and make this a civil dispute.”

"She won't be punished at all?" Rio Miyaichi asked blankly.

It turns out that the kind person from yesterday had helped me, but I was too useless and messed it all up.

"Punishment?" The middle-aged policeman shook his head.

The current situation is that they have evidence, while you don't. Forget about punishment, it's already a great favor if they don't cause you any trouble.

"No, I won't accept this..." Rio Miyaichi clenched her fists: "A confrontation! I want to confront Mihoko Haishi!"

"Are you sure you want to confront her?" the middle-aged policeman asked.

"Yes, and that reporter too. I saw his press card; his name is Tanaka Hideki!" Miyaichi Rio said angrily, "He promised to give me justice, but he... he actually..."

"Although I don't think your confrontation will be of any use, well... never mind, you won't give up unless I let you try." The middle-aged policeman shook his head.

He figured that since he was around, things couldn't possibly get any worse, so he might as well teach the kid a lesson.

Ensuring the situation doesn't escalate is the only thing he can do.

Chapter 057 Do You Crave Power?

Soon, Mihoko Haishi was taken to the interrogation room and faced off against Rio Miyaichi.

The other person was wearing the same school uniform as Rio Miyaichi, was quite good-looking, had beautiful blonde hair, and looked very elegant.

The police officer turned on the recording and sat down on the side.

He can't leave, otherwise he'll be held responsible if anyone does something wrong in a moment of impulse.

This is not a criminal case, but a civil dispute. The two individuals are minors, so they cannot be handcuffed.

Hmm... under the watchful eyes of reporters, no.

"Haishi Mihoko!" Miyaichi Rio glared at her fiercely, pronouncing her full name: "You told me to pay back the money, so why did you force me to go to a place like that?"

"Liyang, what are you saying?" Fanzi looked frightened. "I... how could I do that to you? I really can't lend you any more money. I gave you all my allowance from that period..."

She never expected that the usually timid Rio Miyaichi would have the courage to go to the reporters and even call the police.

Because of this, she was severely reprimanded by her father, who scolded her for being so thoughtless and for not knowing that she shouldn't push people too hard and that things should be done gradually.

This put them in a really tough spot, and they were ready to fight to the death, so he spent a lot of money to bribe them.

If she behaves herself now, and waits until she gets into university and has a better life, a life she doesn't want to give up, then it would be so much better to coerce her then!